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Paul Mickey Science Series: New Discoveries of Illinois' Ancient Past: Archaeological Highlights of the Rockies Express-East Pipeline Project
- Location: ISM Research & Collections Center, Springfield
- Date: Wednesday, September 15, 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
"Special Illinois Archaeology Awareness Month Presentation" Dr. Michael J. Hambacher, Commonwealth Cultural Resources Group, Ltd.
Construction of the Rockies Express-East Pipeline (REX-East) across central Illinois necessitated an archaeological survey of the project corridor, followed by test excavations and full-scale excavations at several prehistoric sites that would be impacted by pipeline construction. An overview of the project will be presented along with highlights of full-scale excavations at several Middle Archaic and Late Woodland sites in central and west-central Illinois.
One of our Paul Mickey Science Series
Discover Illinois' rich prehistoric and historic past by attending an ISM Paul Mickey Science Series Program. A different speaker and topic are featured each month. For more information on upcoming topics and speakers, please contact Nina Walthall at (217) 782-0061 or 217-785-0037. - Usually held the second Wednesday of Each Month
- 7:00 to 8:30 PM
- Held at the ISM Research & Collections Center, 1011 East Ash Street (enter the building from 10 ½ Street between Ash & Laurel Streets), Springfield, Illinois
- Free Admission
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